Before lighting, always trim the wick to 10mm and remove any wick or other debris. This encourages an even, steady flame and limits sooting/mushrooming of the wick.
For an even, steady burn let the wax melt across the entire surface to the sides of the vessel before extinguishing (depending on size, it can take up to an hour). This will prevent "tunnelling" (when wax sticks around the side of the vessel)
Avoid placing in drafts - these can cause candles to smoke and burn unevenly.
Use a snuffer or a spoon to put out your candle, blowing them out sends wick debris into the molten wax pool
ALWAYS centre and straighten the wick after extinguishing.
SAFETY FIRST
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